凡舌肿，舌下必有噤虫，状如蝼蛄卧蚕，有头尾，头小白，可烧铁烙烙头上即消。
治舌忽然肿破。
釜底煤(研细)
上以醋调，敷舌上下，脱去更敷；能先决出血竟敷之弥佳。一法，用盐等分调。
治舌上生白胎，干涩，语话不真。
薄荷自然汁 白蜜（等分）
上先以生姜片蘸水揩洗竟，敷之良。
治热壅，舌上出血如泉。
五倍子(洗) 白胶香 牡蛎粉（各等分）
上为末。每用少许掺病处，或烧铁 热，烙孔上。
治风湿寒，舌强不能语。
枯矾 桂心（各等分）
上为末。每一钱安舌下，或用正舌散治之。(方见中风门)
凡失欠颊车蹉，但开不能合，以酒饮之，令大醉，睡中吹药搐其鼻，嚏透即自正。
夫喉以候气，咽以咽物；咽接三脘以通胃，喉通五脏以系肺，气谷攸分，皎然明白。有
为水喉谷喉之说者，谬说也。《千金》复云∶喉咙候脾胃，咽门候肝胆。亦非至论，智者当
以理推，不可强存乎人矣。诸脏热则肿，寒则缩，皆使喉闭，风燥亦然。五脏久咳则声嘶，
嘶者喉破也，非咽门病，咽肿则不能吞，干则不能咽。多因饮啖辛热，或复呕吐烙伤，致咽
系干枯之所为也，与喉门自别。又有悬痈暴肿，闭塞喉咙，亦如喉闭。但悬痈在上 ，俗谓
莺翁，又谓之鹅聚，俗语声讹，不可不备识。
小续命汤 治卒喉痹，不得语。(方见中风门)
加杏仁去皮尖七个煎，甚效。
Whenever the tongue is swollen, there must be "Jin Chong" (a pathological entity resembling a worm) under the tongue, shaped like a mole cricket or a silkworm lying down, with a head and tail; the head is white. It can be cauterized with a red-hot iron rod applied to its head, which will cause it to disappear.
To treat sudden swelling and rupture of the tongue.
Fu Di Mei (Carbon from the bottom of a cooking pot, ground into fine powder).
Mix the above with vinegar and apply to the upper and lower surfaces of the tongue; reapply after the medication falls off. It is even better if bleeding is induced first before application. Another method uses equal parts of salt and Fu Di Mei mixed together.
To treat heat obstruction causing a white coating on the tongue, dryness and roughness, and unclear speech.
Bohe Ziran Zhi (Fresh juice of Mint Herb) and Baimi (White Honey) in equal proportions.
First, wipe and clean the affected area with a slice of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger Root) dipped in water, then apply the medication for good efficacy.
To treat heat accumulation causing bleeding from the tongue surface like a spring.
Wubeizi (Galla Chinensis, washed), Bai Jiaoxiang (Boswelliae Resina), and Muli Fen (Ostreae Concha Powder) in equal proportions.
Grind the above into powder. Use a small amount to sprinkle on the lesion, or heat an iron rod until red-hot and cauterize the bleeding pore.
To treat wind-damp-cold causing tongue stiffness and inability to speak.
Kufan (Alumen Calcined) and Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart) in equal proportions.
Grind the above into powder. Place one qian of the powder under the tongue each time, or treat with Zhengshe San (see Stroke Section for formula).
If the Jiache acupoint is dislocated due to yawning, resulting in an open mouth that cannot close, administer wine to induce deep drunkenness. While the patient sleeps, blow medication into the nose to induce sneezing; upon sneezing, the jaw will automatically realign.
The Hou (throat/pharynx) functions to monitor qi, while the Yan (gullet/oesophagus) functions to swallow food; the Yan connects to the three epigastria to communicate with the Stomach, and the Hou connects to the five zang organs to link with the Lungs. The pathways for qi and grain are distinct, clear and understandable. Those who propose theories of "Water Hou" and "Grain Hou" are presenting erroneous views. *Qianjin Fang* further states: "Hou monitors Spleen and Stomach, Yan gate monitors Liver and Gallbladder." This is also not the ultimate truth. Wise individuals should deduce based on reason and not forcibly retain such personal fallacies. When various zang organs are hot, they swell; when cold, they contract; both conditions cause Hou Bi (throat closure), as does wind-dryness. Prolonged coughing from the five zang organs leads to hoarseness; hoarseness indicates damage to the Hou, not a disease of the Yan gate. If the Yan swells, swallowing is impossible; if it dries, swallowing is difficult. This is often caused by consuming spicy and hot foods or repeated vomiting causing thermal injury, leading to dryness of the Yan system, which is distinct from the Hou gate. There is also Xuan Yong (suspended abscess) sudden swelling that blocks the throat, similar to Hou Bi. However, Xuan Yong is located superiorly, commonly known as Ying Weng, or also called E Ju. These are phonetic errors in colloquial language and must be recorded carefully for identification.
Xiao Xuming Tang (Minor Continuation of Life Decoction) treats sudden Hou Bi (throat obstruction) with inability to speak. (Formula see Stroke Section).
Add seven Ren (Apricot Seed, peeled and tip removed) and decoct; this is very effective.